Sr Financial Analyst

Who we are!

Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company, CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Our many popular brands include Red Baron, Tony's, Big Daddy's, Villa Prima and Freschetta pizza; Mrs. Smith's and Edwards desserts; and Pagoda and Bibigo Asian-style snacks. Schwan's is a place for people with an appetite for more. To learn about joining a team where you can belong, contribute, and thrive, visit www.schwanscompany.com

We are hiring a Sr Financial Analyst at our Bloomington, MN location. If you are analytical and curious by nature, this job is for you!

What you will get from us:

• Opportunity to work in a growing segment of a major food manufacturer and showcase your leadership and technical skills to make a big impact on the profitable growth of Schwan's Company.
• Opportunities for career growth with a well-established food company.
• A culture focused on ensuring the health, safety and well-being of its employees.
• Support and mentorship from team members who are authentic, good-natured and highly skilled.
• Competitive wages, incentive pay and a comprehensive package of benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Reports, analyzes, forecasts, and interprets financial operating data; may include profit/loss analysis, cost analysis, product costing, rate of return, depreciation, and any other ad-hoc analysis of interest to management
• Participates in the preparation and compilation of the annual financial plan which may include functional area specific modeling, time-series analysis, and graphic presentation of both operating and financial data
• Prepares complex financial analysis reports in a timely and accurate manner
• Interprets and applies policies and procedures to new situations
• Advises on and recommends to management desirable operational adjustments and interprets budget to actual variance
• May perform ROI analysis investments and develop operating metrics
• Reviews performance to plan and conduct prior year's variance analysis
• Reviews business unit financial statements and policies to ensure compliance with corporate policies and guidelines
• Assists other Finance and organizational areas with financial matters as required and may serve as a mentor and evaluator of more junior team members

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years related experience
• Financial experience in the manufacturing industry preferred
• Advanced PC skills including Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced understanding of financial analysis and accounting policies, procedures and programs (ex: general ledger systems)
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced skills in the development of financial ratios and comparative analysis
• Thorough understanding of general accounting principles
• Demonstrated ability to with mentoring of more junior team members

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected class.

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent, Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred

Years of Related Experience: Typically has 5-7 years related experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Advanced PC skills including Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite; advancedunderstanding of financial analysis and accounting policies, procedures, programs and processes; solid communicationand interpersonal skills; proficient use of automated general ledger systems and reporting tools (SAP, SQL, Cognos,ReportNet and BEx); advanced skills in the development of financial ratios and comparative analysis; thoroughunderstanding of general accounting principles and accepted standards; CPA or pursuit of CPA preferred. Demonstrated ability to provide assistance with mentoring and/or evaluation of lower level staff.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.